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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,375.11 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,375.11 and 505.98 is: 758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,375.11 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,375.11 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,375.11 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 695,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,778.16/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.82

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